Zeus Webinar: Bioabsorbable Polymers as Biomaterials

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Anticipated to promote greater awareness and understanding in the field of bioabsorbable polymers, Zeus presents free webinar on August 28, 2008.

There has been steady growth in the area of biomaterials and this webinar will provide insight into many of these advances as it relates to the medical device industry

Orangeburg, SC (PRWEB)August 22, 2008

Zeus, Inc., a leader in polymer science, is pleased to announce it will be hosting an informative and cutting-edge bioabsorbables webinar entitled, "Bioabsorbable Polymers as Biomaterials."

Presented by Dr. Bruce Anneaux and James Lindsey, the webinar will provide insight into the development of synthetic bioabsorbable and biodegradable polymers and the application of these materials in the medical device industry. To register or for more details about this free webinar and its presenters, visit "New Information" at http://www.zeusinc.com.

Commenting on the webinar, Dr. Bruce Anneaux, Corporate Manager, Research & Development, said, "Zeus is committed to exploring and advancing innovative concepts and the widespread application of bioabsorbable polymers into the medical industry has the potential to revolutionize this field. It is this potential that makes this webinar particularly relevant and significant."

The webinar will focus primarily on the commercially available synthetic bioabsorbable polyesters with an emphasis on copolymer design. Attendees will also gain valuable information related to the following sub-topics:

"There has been steady growth in the area of biomaterials and this webinar will provide insight into many of these advances as it relates to the medical device industry," said James Lindsey, Research Engineer. "The webinar seeks to enhance participants' understanding of the science of bioabsorbable materials and promote greater awareness of the many possibilities that lie ahead."

About Zeus, Inc.:
Zeus, Inc. is headquartered in Orangeburg, SC USA. Zeus is a world leader in the design and production of high-performance polymer tubing used in demanding applications; operating 10 facilities on seven campuses in North America, Europe, and Asia. Zeus products and services are preferred by companies in medial, automotive, electrical fluid handling and mechanical markets. For more information, visit http://www.zeusinc.com.